The increase in companies sourcing candidates from social media and informal networks is probably going to create a paradigm shift in the recruitment industry.

It also increases the need for HR and managers to be aware of 'arms length' process in selection to reduce the associated risks of bias and unwarranted expectation.

A comprehensive executive selection assessment including an interview and report by an experienced psychologist provides an objective judgement to support decision making. A process like this would ideally be on a list such as this - especially for senior hires.